# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Rif (OLI)

> 17,425 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,425 km / 10,827 mi / 9,409 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 18° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 329° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Iceland
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -12h (When it's 18:12 in Christchurch, it's 06:12 in Rif)
- **Elevation difference**: 105 ft (OLI is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Rif Airport (OLI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/oli-rif-rif-airport/1ef266de-9e27-6872-ba6a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rif, Iceland
- ICAO: BIRF
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Coordinates: 64.910000, -23.820000
- Elevation: 18 ft

## Route notes

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:12 in Christchurch, it's 06:12 in Rif.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rif Airport (OLI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/oli-rif-rif-airport/1ef266de-9e27-6872-ba6a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)